Phulara Ridge Trek

Phulara Ridge Trek: Nature’s Balcony in the Sky.

Unlike the other treks, this Phulara Ridge Trek will let you walk along a Ridge (a line where two surfaces meet at an angle) for hours. This excites trekkers because you will experience some dramatic trails, and a ridge walk flows like a verse written by the mountains. This is a 6-day trek exploring the ridge and all the natural scenic views. The edges of the ridge are so sharp that you may feel like walking on a knife, so take care in all situations and walk carefully. The Phulara Ridge trek will make you feel like all the snow-capped mountains are walking with you. The dense forest and the sweet scent of all the wildflowers will keep your mind in high spirits. 

Highlights of Phulara Ridge Trek 

Phulara Ridge Trek is famous for its different trails, which offer eye-soothing scenery. Many best parts make the trek more special. Let's discuss some highlights of the trek: 

1. Do you know about the Bhotiya community? No, right. Here in this Phulara Ridge Trek, you will discover many more local cultures along with the Bhotiya community. Henceforth, this can be a golden opportunity for you to get rich in cultural knowledge. 

2. This type of Ridge trek offers you a long walk with a 270-degree panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. 

3. Throughout the Phulara Ridge Trek, you will get a stunning view of many popular peaks like Swargarohini, Black Peak (Kala Nag), Bandarpoonch, and Dhaundar Kandi. 

4. This trek is an offbeat trek, which automatically leads it to a less crowded one. Hence, the stillness and sound of nature around will let to be mesmerized and you will feel more connected to nature. 

5. This trek is profound as a photographer's paradise due to its awestruck landscape, which includes golden hour lighting, a big open sky, and its fragrance and adorable alpine flowers. 

6. In Phulara Ridge Trek, along with the best scenic view, the trekkers will also get to take a look a Bhoj Gadi and Pushtara meadows. 

Best Time to Visit Phulara Ridge Trek 

There is a saying that when there is a will, there is a way. This simply means if you decide to do any particular thing, there will be a clear path waiting for you. So, if you are planning to do the Phulara Ridge Trek, you have to ensure that the timings are correct. Therefore, to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings, you must do the Phulara Ridge Trek in summer or in the Autumn season. Now, it's up to you to decide when you have to schedule the trek. Let's get deep into the best seasons to visit Phulara Ridge Trek: 

• Summer (mid-April to June) 

In summer, the day temperature is around 12°C to 18°C. However, during the night temperature goes from 0°C to 5°C. This means the days are much warmer than the nights. In summer, the Phulara Ridge Trek seems picture-perfect as the mountains are covered with snow and the trails have snow patches all over. This weather is mostly opt for families, as in summer it is neither too warm nor too cold. However, the meadows start turning lush green, and the flowers start blooming. 

• Autumn (September to November) 

In Autumn, the temperature during the day is 10°C to 15°C and during the night it's -2°C to 4°C. The weather during the autumn season can be a little colder than the summer season. So, take that as a note in your packing stuff. During the autumn season, the air becomes crisp and the sky offers you colours like yellow and orange. Hence, it converts the view ideal one for taking pictures. However, during the night, the sky is so clear that you can do some stargazing and have peace throughout the trek. 

Itinerary for Phulara Ridge Trek

We all know that proper planning can help us reach our goals. Therefore, if we plan our trek with proper knowledge and have an itinerary for each day, we can complete the Phulara Ridge Trek without many hurdles. Thus, having information about each day plays a crucial role in the trek. Here is a day-by-day itinerary planned for you. 

Day 1: Going from Dehradun to Sankri 

There is a 200km distance from Dehradun to Sankri, which means I can take about 8 to 10 hours to drive to Sankri village. In the meantime, the route will take you through Mussoorie, Purola, and Mori, which are popular hill stations. However, when you reach Sankri, you can rest in the hotel/homestay and be ready for the next day. 

Day 2: trekking day from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab (Sikolta) 

Today you have a trek of 9km, which must take 5-6 hours to reach to camps. On the 2nd day of the Phulara Ridge Trek, you will cover the vast forest of pine and maple with colourful wildflowers like Rhododendrons, also known as Buransh, Iris, and Blue Poppy. After completing the trek, you will rest at the Sikolta campsite.

Day 3: Sikolta to Bhoj Gadi 

This trek has a Steady ascent, which takes around 4 hours to complete. During the trek, you will encounter a small bridge with a stream flowing under the bridge. However, the trail is filled with Oak trees and rhododendron flowers. At the end of the trail, you must see a glance of Kedarkantha peak with the beautiful sunset. 

Day 4: Trek from Bhoj Gadi to Pushtara via Phulara Ridge. 

This is a 6-hour-long trek. However, the 4th day trek will let you go through the sharp ridge hence, this is the main day. You will get a 360-degree view of snow-capped peaks like Swargarohini and Dev Kyara Valley. 

Day 5: Trek from Pushtara to Taluka and then drive to Sankri. 

Today is the last day of trekking, which is 5 hours from Pushtara to Taluka, along with 1 1-hour drive to Sankri village. The trek is surrounded by large pine trees, and on the 5th day of the Phulara Ridge Trek, you will see a small village. Which is built very alluring, moreover, after finishing the trek, there is a 1-hour-long drive to Sankri. 

Day 6: back to Dehradun from Sankri

Today, pack your memories along with your stuff because you have to go back to your hectic schedule. So, take as much peace and pictures as required. 

Frequently asked questions: 

Q1. What is the total distance of the trek, and in how many days can people complete the trek? 

Ans: The total distance of the Phulara Ridge Trek is 25-30 km, which can take 6 days. 

Q2. How difficult is the Phulara Ridge Trek? 

Ans: This is a moderate trek, which means along with professional trekkers, it can be done by non-trekkers. 

Q3. What type of payment method is required for the Trek? 

Ans: As we know it’s a remote village, and during the trekking or in Sankri is difficult you find shops with the availability of online transactions. So, we may recommend that you carry cash with you. 

Q4. Is there any age limit for the trek? 

Ans: We recommend that the Phulara Ridge Trek is mostly suitable for anyone above 10 years of age. 

Q5. What should I pack for the trip? 

Ans: During the trek, bring your essential items. However, according to us, you should have your jackets, your water bottle, hiking shoes, and a torch with you.